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AV04 CAA

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,000 mi
Last recorded137,000 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 CAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both axial ball joints

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,742 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Fail 19 Apr 2013 108,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,055 miles

drivers wiper split at far end

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

drivers wiper split at far end

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,855 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,855 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 70,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,491 miles

play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,288 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,750 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AV04 CAA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 CAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV04 CAA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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